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I started with 120+ lbs to lose and I'm down 94... Always happy to cheer people on.

I ran my first half marathon and didn't eat a whole large pizza afterwards.

I'm 34, 5'7", my highest seen on the scale was 275, my lowest is now at 182.

Sounds like counseling for eating disorder and/or attending Overeater's Anonymous might be in order. I was an emotional eater for a long time, and sought approval/acceptance from family, where it was NEVER going to happen. I was never good enough, no matter what I did. Having other people who just GOT IT has been a huge…

:smokin: I gotta wonder... why redheads? (But yay for knowing and going for exactly what you want)

I'm female but started with similar stats as well... 5'7", down from 275+ to 183.

Mostly regular foods, just in smaller portions.

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I like the way you think

This is what I was going to say... Taking Metformin made me so insanely nauseous that I couldn't eat for 6-8 hours after taking it.

Tuna, Nuttzo, oatmeal

Lift heavy! I'm down to a 10/12 from a 26/28. I started lifting a couple times a week from the beginning. I've hardly lost any weight over the last few months, but my size and shape continues to change.

Low-ish carb AND watching calories will help keep her sugars in range and lose weight... She should keep her glucometer with her and emergency sugars (whether in the form of a sugary soda or glucose tables) with her when she works out. This all depends how low she's thinking of "low" being. When I first went on insulin, I…

Curious.... Did you have your BMR tested or figured it out through trial and error on consumption?

I don't know how to share a picture in here, but you can see my profile picture... I lift 2-3 times a week. I do full body instead of "leg day" "arm day", etc... An example day (from the time period you're in): Squats, alternating sets of Pushups and Seated Row, alternating sets of Step ups and ab work (like plank,…

Best answer I've seen so far... Kids don't react like adults, and punishing her instead of talking to her and acknowledging that her feelings are valid (they are valid, her entire life has changed in a short period of time) only serves to point out to her (seeing how she's seeing things with a child's mind) that she…

I'm currently 186, but under 30% body fat, size 10/12... Since my goal is 15-22% body fat, that puts my weight between 155 and 170.

Oikos... Lime, Lemon Meringue, or Strawberry... Otherwise I do plain with cinnamon and toasted almonds

I've never learned to share pictures in here.... but look at my profile, add me if you want.

Damm... you beat me to it

Potassium? I'm prone to cramping in my left leg, also, but I have some plantar fasciitis issues going on and you'd probably know if that were it.

Eggs, tuna, chicken breast, beef, and I use Wal-Mart's protein isolate powder (like $18). I also buy egg whites in cartons since I go through them like crazy.

I second the recommendation for the c25k app... It'll help you get to where it doesn't hurt like that.

I was originally diagnosed in 2004, but I had really bad reactions to Metformin and Lipitor and went off all meds... Fast forward to 2012, I had emergency surgery and my glucose was over 500. When they put me on insulin, I got real serious and started counting my carbs and walking to lose weight. Walking turned into…

1/4 c egg whites and 1 whole egg, scrambled with toast and real butter.... or oatmeal protein pancakes

I think this has been the best MFP thread I've followed..... Now I'm curious about the kilt shaming incident lol

It all depends on your own body composition... Some people think my goal of 165 is too low (that's 30 more lbs for me) and some are surprised that it's so high (because girls should always weigh below 150, in some people's minds). So I tell them all that I chose a healthy goal for MY body based on MY body's composition. If…

I added you... I love your picture :)

I agree with Maz... You're not his best friend, even if he's yours... But he doesn't sound like much of a friend to me at all.